Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
A 48-hour open-world recap versus a 15-hour jank remake — pick based on series history, not genre.
Updated 1d ago
Despite a bare-minimum PC port, FF7 Rebirth's 100-hour follow-up to Remake holds its own — Queen's Blood alone could eat 20 hours.
For fans of Kiryu's saga — Kiwami 3 is the definitive Y3 remake, but newcomers should start with Y0 or Like a Dragon.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 10; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 10.
| Measure | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
|---|---|---|
| Value Final Fantasy VII Rebirth wins on value | ||
| Price now | $14.99 −70% · Epic Game Store | $32.35 −46% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $32.35 |
| Cost / hour | $0.31/hr $14.99 · 48 h main story | $2.23/hr $32.35 · 15 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Sep 2026 | At its low low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 48 h | 15 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 35k reviews | 63% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 66% 818 votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | 69% 91 votes · vs 63% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 5,066 Aug 2026 · ↓ 33% MoM | 508 Aug 2026 · ↑ 9% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 36,077 Jan 2025 · now at 14% | 8,263 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 months ago | 6 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Emotionally gripping story and refined combat system keep players invested across multiple playthroughs.
Excessive open-world padding, minigames, and collectibles bloat the experience, even for devoted fans.
from our May 2026 verdict
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Combat updates feel incomplete and story changes frustrate long-time fans, while technical issues like poor performance and casting mar the experience.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if
- You finished Remake and want Cloud's crew in an open world
- You have 48+ hours and enjoy card games like Queen's Blood
- You meet the moderate-to-high PC specs Square Enix requires
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You finished Yakuza 0 through Kiwami 2 and need Yakuza 3's story
- You want a 15-hour game you can finish in a week
- You're buying specifically for the Dark Ties chapter with Mine
Bottom line
Pick Rebirth if you're already invested in FF7 Remake and have the hours; pick Kiwami 3 only if you've finished Kiryu's earlier games and want a short, cheap-in-time revisit.
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